"If the truth is a cruel mistress, then a…" — Hachiman Hikigaya Quote

"There was no meaning to things that were only superficial. That was a single belief that both me and her once shared."

— Hachiman Hikigaya · Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatteiru.

"Everyone has something they hold dear, something they never want to lose. That's why they pretend. That's why they hide the truth. And that's why they lie."

— Hachiman Hikigaya · Yahari Ore No Seishun Love Come Wa Machigatteiru

"What the hell is with everyone telling me to change? I don't want other people telling me who I am."

— Hachiman Hikigaya · Yahari Ore No Seishun Love Come Wa Machigatteiru

"Relying on someone, helping each other out, and supporting each other. Most would say that's the right thing to do. However, that's just idealistic. In reality, someone always gets the short end of the stick."

— Hachiman Hikigaya · Yahari Ore No Seishun Love Come Wa Machigatteiru

""The important thing is to take part." Famous words spoken by Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin during a speech. However, this quote tends to be frequently misused and serves as kind of a threat to force participation. There are tons of wild-goose chases in this world, y'know. If the most important thing is to take part, then surely one could find meaning in not taking part as well. And if everything's worth experiencing, then there's little doubt that the feeling of not experiencing something is, in itself, worth experiencing. In fact, you could even call it a valuable experience to not experience something everyone else does."

— Hachiman Hikigaya · Yahari Ore No Seishun Love Come Wa Machigatteiru

"Your unconditional trust is more than I'm willing to bear."

— Hachiman Hikigaya · Yahari Ore No Seishun Love Come Wa Machigatteiru